“Molly McGlocklin”
Description
The marries Molly McGlocklin. She prefers Finnigan who "his gizzard he broke." Molly mourns; the singer hits her and fights the Finnigans. After the burial she attacks him; he throws her in the grave. He?s single now and will dance but won't marry again
Notes
Leach (NFMLeach notes) says "Finnigan's Wake" "is a local title; it is more generally known as Molly McGlocklin" - BS
Broadsides
- Bodleian, Harding B 11(2962), "Pat Finnigan," J. Harkness (Preston), 1840-1866; also Harding B 26(37), "Barnaby Finegan"; 2806 b.11(184), "Barnaby Finnegan"
Recordings
- Jack Swain, "Finnigan's Wake II" (on NFMLeach)
References
- O'Conor, p. 42, "Mister Finagan" (1 text)
- Roud #5746
- BI, RcMolMcG